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Why parents send their flu-ridden kids to school Parents are so desperate to get their children into coveted public middle and high schools that they’re sending them in sick because absences count when it comes to admissions, according to an advocacy group.

Driving into Manhattan could soon cost $12 under congestion pricing plan State panel has completed a report calling for fees to drive south of 60th StreetCongestion pricing is closer to getting the green light in Manhattan after a state panel completed a report calling for fees to drive south of 60th Street, sources said Thursday.

Your city will be dramatically different in just 5 to 10 years More senior living, less retail, fewer parking spotsMore senior living, less retail, fewer parking spots — and machinery that can demolish buildings onsite, and then recycle those materials to 3-D print an entirely modern building in its place.

How rent control can exacerbate inequality A new report adds to the growing literature concerning the effects of rent controlA new report adds to the growing literature concerning the effects of rent control.

Orkin outs the worst U.S. cities for bedbug infestations The top 10 cities for the worst bedbug infestations around, according to OrkinThe top 10 cities for the worst bedbug infestations around, according to Orkin.

New York braces for winter storm to bring up to 12 inches of snow Airports cancel most flights, and city public schools are closedMost flights are canceled and public schools in the city are closed as the greater New York area gets ready to face up to 12 inches of snow and wind gusts of up to 45 miles per hour.

A quarter of American drivers might be better off using Uber or Lyft than owning a car Add up the full cost of ownership, including your timeAdd up the full cost of ownership, including your time, to see where you stand.

Tesla moves to the Meatpacking district, joining Google and Apple in fashionable NYC locale Tesla changed location to have more room for curious shoppers to learn about the company’s vehicles and energy productsTesla has moved its New York showroom to a larger space in the Meatpacking district.

How winning the race to be Amazon’s second headquarters could turn out to be a curse What the bidding cities for ‘HQ2’ can learn after Amazon altered Seattle’s diverse culture, sucked up housing capacity and sent prices soaringThe housing market—as it relates to Amazon’s economic reach, its probable boost to demand for diverse housing types and the tension between homeowners sitting on higher home values versus buyers and renters pushed entirely out of the market—must be a major consideration as metro areas march forward in their pursuit to become the e-commerce giant’s second home.

New York’s most iconic buildings go orange in bid to woo Amazon So far, New York officials stopped short of dangling tax breaks, like the $7 billion on the table for NewarkOfficials lit up some of the city’s most iconic landmarks—including the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center—in Amazon’s signature color Wednesday night in a bid to court the Seattle-based mega-online retailer, which is looking to build a second corporate campus.

De Blasio wants to tax wealthy New Yorkers to fund transit 0.5% tax hike on richest individuals would raise $800 million a yearMayor Bill de Blasio wants a tax hike on New Yorkers​ to pay for repairs to the city’s subway system, according to a proposal released Sunday.

3 different visions of the future of trains in America Despite lukewarm support, passenger rail transport may just be getting startedIs long-distance train travel in America near its end or just getting started?

Cities adapt to Uber with on-demand public transportation Buses take a lesson from ride-sharing servicesPublic transit is getting more convenient for people who like to hail a car with the push of a button.

Relief is on the way for city parking problems How technology is changing the urban streetscapeParking is a nightmare in many cities and, drivers say, impacts a municipality’s livability. But the future looks brighter.

Upstarts set to challenge local bike-sharing monopolies At least five rivals plan to take on Citi Bike in New York CityAt least five rogue companies are muscling in on Citi Bike’s turf with service that eliminates the use of docking stations — and there are no laws on the books to regulate them, the New York Post has reportedly learned.

Winter storm Stella snarls traffic, grounds flights across East Coast Snow turned to sleet and then rain in New York City, creating wet and slushy road conditions Even after the storm was downgraded along with snowfall forecasts, motorists were being asked to stay off the roads.

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